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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.33, 448.84 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.33, 448.84 and 177.56 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.33 : 448.84 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.33/448.84 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.33x = 448.84 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.33x = 79,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,696.03/299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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